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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.48, 1,649.46 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.48, 1,649.46 and 450.28 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.48 : 1,649.46 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.48/1,649.46 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.48x = 1,649.46 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.48x = 742,718.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,718.85/1,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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